Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Juanita "Nita" Parker Kelly

Juanita "Nita" Parker Kelly

Jul 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Juanita “Nita” Parker Kelly of Aiken passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2nd 2019.  She was at home and with family.  She was 87 years old.

     She was a devoted wife and mother who always made sure her family was safe and not in need.  Coming from humble beginnings she cared about those who had less...

Morris Fraser Maxey

Morris Fraser Maxey

Jul 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Morris Fraser Maxey, 62, beloved husband of Deborah Lee Cato Maxey, victoriously stepped into the presence of the Lord, July 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Southlawn Cemetery with The Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating.

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Kathryn Yonce Carr

Kathryn Yonce Carr

Jul 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Kathryn Yonce Carr, 74, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Doctors Hospital surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held 12:00 PM Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Hallman Officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 AM. Born in Aiken, Kathryn was a...

Victor Fred Bohman

Victor Fred Bohman

Jul 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – VICTOR FRED BOHMAN, 77, beloved husband of Jane Squire Bohman, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Elko, NV, Victor was a son of the late Dale and Jean Holbrook Bohman.  He was an electronics engineer in the aerospace defense industry.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Richard James Dabolt

Richard James Dabolt

Jul 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD JAMES DABOLT, 73, beloved husband of Joyce Marie Valery Dabolt, died Monday, July 1, 2019 following a brief illness.

     A native of Buffalo. NY, Richard was a son of the late John Henry and Margaret Ann Roach Dabolt.  He moved to Barnwell, SC in 1973 and had lived in Aiken since 1977. 

     He was...

Denise Kight

Denise Kight

Jun 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC - DENISE KIGHT, 71, beloved wife of Ron Kight, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence.

Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

John Taylor Longshore

John Taylor Longshore

Jun 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JOHN TAYLOR LONGSHORE, 93, beloved husband of more than 67 years of the late Mary Ruth Merchant Longshore, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.

A native of Newberry, SC, John was a son of the late James Jacob and Jessie McKittrick Longshore.  He proudly served his country in the Army in the Pacific Theater in World War...

Margaret Simmons Atkinson

Margaret Simmons Atkinson

Jun 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC - MARGARET SIMMONS ATKINSON, 71, widow of James William Atkinson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Trinity on Laurens.

She is survived by her two sons, Joseph W and David D (Heidi); two grandchildren Jasper and Simon.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Janice Ann Rodriguez

Janice Ann Rodriguez

Jun 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Janice Rodriguez (nee Gilginas), died early Friday morning June 28, 2019 after a prolonged illness which may have taken her life but never took her spirit. 

     Born to Richard and Sophie Gilginas, Janice was raised in Wynnewood, PA where she spent most of her youth wandering the tennis courts of Llanerch Country Club where her father...

Joseph Alban Heimbuecher

Joseph Alban Heimbuecher

Jun 27, 2019

Wagener - Joseph A. Heimbuecher, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, has gone to be with our Lord. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Charitas Heimbuecher (Moore); daughters, Patricia Ann Heimbuecher and Barbara Francis Bourgeois; sister, Rita Westhall; sister-in-law, Beatrice (Babe) DiMaria; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Peter Moore and Francis Moore; brother-in-law, Donald Moore; and grandson, Matthew Heimbuecher.  Joe/Daddy/Grandpa will...

Gaynell Huffman Wright

Gaynell Huffman Wright

Jun 27, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – GAYNELL HUFFMAN WRIGHT, 77, beloved wife of Alford Toombs Wright, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her residence.

     A native of Cullman, AL, Gaynell was a daughter of the late Basil Lester and Jewell Newman Huffman.  She was a homemaker and had lived in New Ellenton since 1965.  She was a member of Talatha...

Karen Sanders Edington

Karen Sanders Edington

Jun 26, 2019

AIKEN, SC – KAREN SANDERS EDINGTON, 57, beloved wife of Duane Edington, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Darlington, SC, Karen was a daughter of the late Forest Doyle and Earleen Rogers Sanders.  She was a life-long resident of Aiken and graduated from USC-Aiken School of Nursing. ...

SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army

SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army

Jun 22, 2019

Aiken – SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army, 23, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Seth was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and a 2014 graduate of Aiken High School.  Seth served in the US Army Military Police, with assignments in Germany and South Korea and he was currently stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA.

Seth was a ray of light...

David Godson

David Godson

Jun 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID GODSON, 66, beloved husband of Liz Godson, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.  A native of Caledon, Ontario, David was a son of the late William Henry and Wilamae Eleanor Richards Godson.  He lived in Aiken since 1988 where he was a painting contractor.  Survivors, in addition to his wife, include...

Phyllis Flynn

Phyllis Flynn

Jun 16, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – PHYLLIS HAYNES FLYNN, 66, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at AU Medical Center.

     A native of Beckley, WV, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Bill and Beverly Johnson.  She lived in Aiken County most of her life and was a retired computer programmer at MCG Hospital.  She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

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Rickey Lee Landis

Rickey Lee Landis

Jun 15, 2019

Front Royal, VA – Rickey Lee Landis, 33, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.   Rickey was born in Winchester, VA, and resided in Front Royal, VA.  He had been living in North Augusta, SC for the past two months on vacation. He lived in North Augusta from 2012 to 2015.    He is survived by his mother, Patty A....

Joseph Everette Tyler

Joseph Everette Tyler

Jun 15, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Joseph Everette "Joe" Tyler, 71, beloved husband of Debra "Debbie" Tyler, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Blanchard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Born in Aiken, Joe...

Jeanne Meschter Warner

Jeanne Meschter Warner

Jun 14, 2019

Mrs. Jeanne Meschter Warner passed away at 96 years old on June 14, 2019. Mrs. Warner was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on February 21, 1923. She was the daughter of Homer F. and Mae Bitting Meschter. Mrs. Warner was raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey. After graduating from Trenton State Teachers College, she married her childhood sweetheart, Charles...

Richard "Rick" Walker Heath

Richard "Rick" Walker Heath

Jun 14, 2019

Aiken - Mr. Richard "Rick" Walker Heath , 74, passed away Friday, June 14th, 2019.    A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Following the funeral service and interment, a reception will be held in the Stevenson-McClelland building.    Pallbearers will be Ash...

Shirley Ann Brown

Shirley Ann Brown

Jun 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Shirley Ann Brown, 79, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cumberland AME Church with The Rev. Alvin Larke, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Jessamine Gardens.   Born in Aiken, Ms. Brown was a daughter of the late...

Local Obituaries for Aiken South Carolina & Surrounding Areas.

Juanita "Nita" Parker Kelly

Juanita "Nita" Parker Kelly

Jul 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mrs. Juanita “Nita” Parker Kelly of Aiken passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2nd 2019.  She was at home and with family.  She was 87 years old.

     She was a devoted wife and mother who always made sure her family was safe and not in need.  Coming from humble beginnings she cared about those who had less...

Morris Fraser Maxey

Morris Fraser Maxey

Jul 2, 2019

AIKEN, SC – Mr. Morris Fraser Maxey, 62, beloved husband of Deborah Lee Cato Maxey, victoriously stepped into the presence of the Lord, July 2, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Graveside funeral services with military honors will be held 10:00 AM Friday, July 5, 2019 at Southlawn Cemetery with The Rev. Dr. Fred W. Andrea III officiating.

...

Kathryn Yonce Carr

Kathryn Yonce Carr

Jul 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Kathryn Yonce Carr, 74, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Doctors Hospital surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held 12:00 PM Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Hallman Officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 AM. Born in Aiken, Kathryn was a...

Victor Fred Bohman

Victor Fred Bohman

Jul 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – VICTOR FRED BOHMAN, 77, beloved husband of Jane Squire Bohman, passed away, Monday, July 1, 2019 at his residence.

A native of Elko, NV, Victor was a son of the late Dale and Jean Holbrook Bohman.  He was an electronics engineer in the aerospace defense industry.  He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of...

Richard James Dabolt

Richard James Dabolt

Jul 1, 2019

AIKEN, SC – RICHARD JAMES DABOLT, 73, beloved husband of Joyce Marie Valery Dabolt, died Monday, July 1, 2019 following a brief illness.

     A native of Buffalo. NY, Richard was a son of the late John Henry and Margaret Ann Roach Dabolt.  He moved to Barnwell, SC in 1973 and had lived in Aiken since 1977. 

     He was...

Denise Kight

Denise Kight

Jun 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC - DENISE KIGHT, 71, beloved wife of Ron Kight, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019 at her residence.

Plans will be announced by SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

John Taylor Longshore

John Taylor Longshore

Jun 30, 2019

AIKEN, SC – JOHN TAYLOR LONGSHORE, 93, beloved husband of more than 67 years of the late Mary Ruth Merchant Longshore, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.

A native of Newberry, SC, John was a son of the late James Jacob and Jessie McKittrick Longshore.  He proudly served his country in the Army in the Pacific Theater in World War...

Margaret Simmons Atkinson

Margaret Simmons Atkinson

Jun 29, 2019

AIKEN, SC - MARGARET SIMMONS ATKINSON, 71, widow of James William Atkinson, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Trinity on Laurens.

She is survived by her two sons, Joseph W and David D (Heidi); two grandchildren Jasper and Simon.

SHELLHOUSE - RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, 715 EAST PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC

Janice Ann Rodriguez

Janice Ann Rodriguez

Jun 28, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Janice Rodriguez (nee Gilginas), died early Friday morning June 28, 2019 after a prolonged illness which may have taken her life but never took her spirit. 

     Born to Richard and Sophie Gilginas, Janice was raised in Wynnewood, PA where she spent most of her youth wandering the tennis courts of Llanerch Country Club where her father...

Joseph Alban Heimbuecher

Joseph Alban Heimbuecher

Jun 27, 2019

Wagener - Joseph A. Heimbuecher, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, has gone to be with our Lord. He was predeceased by his wife, Beatrice Charitas Heimbuecher (Moore); daughters, Patricia Ann Heimbuecher and Barbara Francis Bourgeois; sister, Rita Westhall; sister-in-law, Beatrice (Babe) DiMaria; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Peter Moore and Francis Moore; brother-in-law, Donald Moore; and grandson, Matthew Heimbuecher.  Joe/Daddy/Grandpa will...

Gaynell Huffman Wright

Gaynell Huffman Wright

Jun 27, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – GAYNELL HUFFMAN WRIGHT, 77, beloved wife of Alford Toombs Wright, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at her residence.

     A native of Cullman, AL, Gaynell was a daughter of the late Basil Lester and Jewell Newman Huffman.  She was a homemaker and had lived in New Ellenton since 1965.  She was a member of Talatha...

Karen Sanders Edington

Karen Sanders Edington

Jun 26, 2019

AIKEN, SC – KAREN SANDERS EDINGTON, 57, beloved wife of Duane Edington, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Darlington, SC, Karen was a daughter of the late Forest Doyle and Earleen Rogers Sanders.  She was a life-long resident of Aiken and graduated from USC-Aiken School of Nursing. ...

SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army

SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army

Jun 22, 2019

Aiken – SGT Seth Alan Thomas, US Army, 23, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

Seth was a lifelong resident of Aiken, and a 2014 graduate of Aiken High School.  Seth served in the US Army Military Police, with assignments in Germany and South Korea and he was currently stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA.

Seth was a ray of light...

David Godson

David Godson

Jun 17, 2019

AIKEN, SC – WILLIAM DAVID GODSON, 66, beloved husband of Liz Godson, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at AU Medical Center, Augusta, GA.  A native of Caledon, Ontario, David was a son of the late William Henry and Wilamae Eleanor Richards Godson.  He lived in Aiken since 1988 where he was a painting contractor.  Survivors, in addition to his wife, include...

Phyllis Flynn

Phyllis Flynn

Jun 16, 2019

NEW ELLENTON, SC – PHYLLIS HAYNES FLYNN, 66, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at AU Medical Center.

     A native of Beckley, WV, Phyllis was a daughter of the late Bill and Beverly Johnson.  She lived in Aiken County most of her life and was a retired computer programmer at MCG Hospital.  She was a member of Corinth Baptist Church.

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Rickey Lee Landis

Rickey Lee Landis

Jun 15, 2019

Front Royal, VA – Rickey Lee Landis, 33, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019.   Rickey was born in Winchester, VA, and resided in Front Royal, VA.  He had been living in North Augusta, SC for the past two months on vacation. He lived in North Augusta from 2012 to 2015.    He is survived by his mother, Patty A....

Joseph Everette Tyler

Joseph Everette Tyler

Jun 15, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Mr. Joseph Everette "Joe" Tyler, 71, beloved husband of Debra "Debbie" Tyler, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 21, 2019 at the Shellhouse Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Blanchard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Born in Aiken, Joe...

Jeanne Meschter Warner

Jeanne Meschter Warner

Jun 14, 2019

Mrs. Jeanne Meschter Warner passed away at 96 years old on June 14, 2019. Mrs. Warner was born in Havre de Grace, Maryland on February 21, 1923. She was the daughter of Homer F. and Mae Bitting Meschter. Mrs. Warner was raised in Penns Grove, New Jersey. After graduating from Trenton State Teachers College, she married her childhood sweetheart, Charles...

Richard "Rick" Walker Heath

Richard "Rick" Walker Heath

Jun 14, 2019

Aiken - Mr. Richard "Rick" Walker Heath , 74, passed away Friday, June 14th, 2019.    A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, June 19th, 2019 at St. Thaddeus Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Following the funeral service and interment, a reception will be held in the Stevenson-McClelland building.    Pallbearers will be Ash...

Shirley Ann Brown

Shirley Ann Brown

Jun 13, 2019

AIKEN, SC - Ms. Shirley Ann Brown, 79, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.   Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Cumberland AME Church with The Rev. Alvin Larke, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Aiken Jessamine Gardens.   Born in Aiken, Ms. Brown was a daughter of the late...